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Staunton Harold Reservoir

Owned by Severn Trent Water, this 210 acre reservoir was built in 1964. It has a visitor centre and wildflower meadow. You can enjoy bird watching, dinghy and sailboarding with the Staunton Harold Sailing Club (telephone 01332 862067). Walks link with Calke Abbey. Please telephone Burton Mutual Fishing Club on 01283 544734 for details regarding coarse fishing. Events and activities hotline 0870 1791 111.

There are many points around the reservoir where you can park and walk and enjoy the views. If you visit the site in summer, it is well worth taking a short walk from the visitor centre to the wildflower meadow. Then you could follow the story of water in the visitor centre exhibition.

The Tower Windmill by the car park was let by the Melbourne estate until it fell into disrepair in 1884.

Description of Facilities

On site toilets, outdoor cafe kiosk (seating 30), all abilities trail, picnic area and play area.

Disabled Facilities:

Designated disabled toilets and parking.Two wheelchair-accessible picnic tables can also be found near the Tower Windmill.

Opening times

Admissions

Reservoir & Visitor Centre Car Park:

Parking

The car park can be found at the Melbourne end of Calke Road close to the reservoir. The car park is situated on a slope, but each parking level is flat and surfaced with tarmac. The car park is Pay and Display (season tickets are available, call for details) but Blue Badge holders can park for free. There are eight disabled bays.